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Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Facility officials achieved energy cost savings through the … 31, 2015. Background The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, created by the City of Ithaca and the Towns of … Joint Committee is responsible for general oversight of Facility operations. The Facility’s 2016 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Richfield Springs Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-83)
… School District resides in two towns in Herkimer County and four towns in Otsego County. The District, which is … that can be used to offset budgetary shortfalls in the near term. Key Recommendations Continue to monitor the availability of fund balance to finance operations and seek alternative financing sources where available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/richfield-springs-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-83IV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… – Local & Long Distance Payments to service provider for (hard-wired) local and long distance phone services. 51102 … with built-in network interfaces that can serve as a hard copy device for any user on the network. 51035 IT … parts essential to the operation of the computer (e.g. hard drive). 51118 Computer Accessories Purchase of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY 2018 than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Chemung County) The district's procurement policy does not include procedures for the procurement of professional … that the district amend the procurement policy to include requirements for awarding professional services after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… Improving your local government's receipt collection system may get … is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, … Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of staff time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… In addition to fiscal constraints, the agency’s staffing levels have remained largely unchanged over the past decade, … needs to provide a clearer picture of whether staffing levels and current levels of investment in clean water, the cleanup of polluted sites and other environmental purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling … an automatic defibrillator (AED) without obtaining quotes in accordance with the District’s purchasing policy or … C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… Period January 1, 2023 – November 14, 2024. We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2020, to review … the City Controller’s (Controller) office did not create or provide the Council with monthly reports such as … 30 1 or ensure independent audits were completed in a timely manner. The lack of complete and timely monthly and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… additional controls are necessary. NYSERDA established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to … timeframe. However, 1,568 projects not only have exceeded 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do … nor do OGS staff verify the mandatory qualifications. Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders … In 2017 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR had its worst ontime performance in 18 years with an estimated 92 million riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Advanced Therapeutic Concepts, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… eligible for reimbursement, the documentation necessary to support these costs, and cost allocation requirements for … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest East River Child Development Center: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-3) Lifeline Center for Child Development, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/advanced-therapeutic-concepts-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish this mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … of at least $1,639,710 that was discretionary in nature for the two years ended October 2011. Each public authority … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. In November 2012, the Public Authority Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingNYSARC, Inc.– NYC Chapter: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… we recommend that SED work with NYSARC to formulate a fair and reasonable allocation of these costs to NYSARC’s SED … meets the requirements of the RCM and will result in a fair and reasonable allocation of agency administration costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/21/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Office of Unclaimed Funds OUF now returns on average over $2 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… exceeded estimated revenues by an average of $147,251 (81%) and $99,605 (29%) in the general and highway funds, … funds. Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Monroe County) The board and district officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot assure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… complaint. In August 2017, CCHR implemented an electronic case management system—Dynamics—where all inquiries should be … system-generated number. Dynamics should also contain all case documentation, such as case participant information, type of discrimination, key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsPittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through August 10, 2016. … Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County. The Department … is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Directors. For 2015, the Department's reported revenues totaled $9,300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andAccounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… Making Payments to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and related postal services, such as Pitney Bowes … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable for USPS and related postal services may delay payment crediting. … For information on how to process payments to the USPS and related postal services, including specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageCoeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… Board did not: Adopt or enforce adequate bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign … written financial policies and enforce compliance. Review claim vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84